CONTENT
IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the Shaler area and its comprising
municipalities by focusing on the talents
and gifts of the people who live and work
here. Our goal is to provide readers with the
most informative and professional regional
publication in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
fall 2018
12 Shaler Area High School Receives Top Honor
Shaler Area High School wins first place at this year’s
Fairchild Challenge sponsored by Phipps Conservatory.
15 Special Section: Education
Technology in the classroom is changing the future
of teaching and learning.
24 Fall Fun Guide
“Leaf” summer behind and fall into fun! We’ve rounded
up the most delightful events to add to your fall festival
bucket list.
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departments
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on the cover
2017-18 senior Meghan Harris plants marigolds
in the greenhouse as part of Fairchild Challenge
activities for the Earth Day celebration. Meghan
was part of the winning team at this year’s Fairchild
Challenge sponsored by Phipps Conservatory.
See article on page 12. Photo by Christina Palladino.
4 From the Publisher
6 IN the Loop: What’s News in Shaler
7 IN Good Taste: Reece Duncan,
Executive Chef and GM, The Slippery
Mermaid Sushi Bar (aka “The Slipp”)
8 IN Person: Holocaust Educator of the Year
Nicholas Haberman
10 IN Events: Shaler Township
Community Day
11 IN Events: 11th Annual
Shaler Great Gardens Tour
40 Township of Shaler News
48 IN Focus: Shaler at a Glance
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Industry Insights
9 Financial Focus: Edward Jones - Matt Dudkowski
21 Legal Services: Olds Russ and Associates
23 Hospice Care: Grane Hospice Care
35 Funeral Home: Perman Funeral Home, Inc.
Business Spotlights
37 CleanTown USA
38 Peace Dental
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